Tintinnid

Tintinnid
Scientific classification
Domain:	Eukaryota
Clade:	Sar
Clade:	Alveolata
Phylum:	Ciliophora
Class:	Spirotrichea
Subclass:	Choreotrichia
Order:	Tintinnida; Kofoid & Campbell, 1929

Tintinnids are ciliates of the choreotrich order Tintinnida, the name deriving from a Latin source meaning a small tinkling bell. They are distinguished by vase-shaped shells called loricae, which are mostly protein but may incorporate minute pieces of minerals.^[1]

^ Agatha, S; Laval-Peuto, M; Simon, P (2012). "The tintinnid lorica". In Coats, D.W.; Montagnes, D.J.S.; Stoecker, D.K.; Dolan, J.R.; Agatha, S. (eds.). The biology and ecology of tintinnid ciliates : models for marine plankton. Wiley. pp. 17–41. ISBN 978-0-470-67151-1. OCLC 793006266.

[1] Agatha, S; Laval-Peuto, M; Simon, P (2012). "The tintinnid lorica". In Coats, D.W.; Montagnes, D.J.S.; Stoecker, D.K.; Dolan, J.R.; Agatha, S. (eds.). The biology and ecology of tintinnid ciliates : models for marine plankton. Wiley. pp. 17–41. ISBN 978-0-470-67151-1. OCLC 793006266.

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